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—Ask Cheryl— How Much to Spend on a Gift for an Acquaintance?
When you’re invited to celebrate the wedding of someone who isn’t a family member or close friend, choosing an appropriate wedding gift can be tricky. Read on for my advice. Dear Cheryl, I’ve been invited to the second wedding of someone I would consider to be an acquaintance, but not a personal friend. The bride-to-be […]
—Ask Cheryl— Which Traditions Should We Keep for our Second or Third Weddings?
Traditions like throwing the bouquet and cutting the cake are celebratory, but are they appropriate beyond the first wedding? Dear Cheryl, My upcoming marriage will be my third, and my fiance’s second. We originally planned to have a small gathering, but because of the size of his family it is turning into a larger celebration. […]
—Ask Cheryl— Should I Return the Engagement Ring?
When a couple chooses to call off their wedding, there are many practical as well as emotional implications. Today, we address the engagement ring: who keeps it? Dear Cheryl, My fiancé and I have decided to call off our wedding by mutual agreement. Am I now expected to return my engagement ring? Please advise. -Samantha […]
—Ask Cheryl— Is it Okay to Give a Wedding Gift on Behalf of Someone Else?
We all want to be as generous and kind as possible, but does that mean it’s appropriate to give a wedding gift on someone else’s behalf? Dear Cheryl, How much should / would you recommend I give for my daughter’s second wedding? I am not helping pay for it. Also, would it be appropriate for […]
The Benefits of an Online Gift Registry
Online gift registries have become more and more popular. They’re not only used for weddings, bridal showers, and baby showers, but nowadays, people are using online gift registries for all kinds of special occasions including birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and housewarming parties. Not familiar with online gift registries? An online gift registry is a type of […]
—Ask Cheryl— Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
This week’s question deals with gift-giving etiquette for second marriages—and in these situations, gift-givers have a few options! Dear Cheryl, My best friend’s son is getting married for the second time, but this is the bride’s first marriage. We are very close to these people, so what is appropriate for a gift? Thanks, -Rachel Hi […]
—Ask Cheryl— Should I Have Been Invited to the Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party?
This reader wonders if she should have received an invitation to pre-wedding events … Dear Cheryl, My husband and I were invited to a wedding. A month before the event he was invited to the bachelor party. It came to my attention that I was not invited to either the bachelorette party or the bridal […]
Ask Cheryl: Couple Requests Cash for their Honeymoon: To Give or Not to Give?
Today’s question comes from a reader who was asked to make a cash donation for a honeymoon in lieu of a wedding gift. She’s now not sure if she should attend the wedding or even send a gift. Dear Cheryl, My husband and I were planning to visit Italy this fall for a relative’s […]
—AskCheryl— How Do I Let Guests Know about My Wedding Registry?
This is an often asked, but short and simple question from a reader. Dear Cheryl, How do you let guests know about your registry? – Zena Dear Zena, You ask a very good question which is probably on the minds of many brides and grooms today. But it has a very simple […]
RegistryFinder.com Launches a Simple Solution to Find any Gift Registry
RegistryFinder.com, an online gift registry finding service, is thrilled to announce the launch of its website http://www.RegistryFinder.com. RegistryFinder.com streamlines the search for any gift registry. The website allows gift givers to search for a wedding registry, baby registry, or any other type of gift registry through its intuitive search engine. RegistryFinder.com was created to solve […]
—Ask Cheryl— Since I’m Spending so Much Being in the Wedding am I Required to Give a Gift?
Dear Cheryl, I live in California and I’m going to be in a wedding for a friend that’s getting married in Vermont. Since I’m spending close to $1000 on everything for the wedding, am I required to give a gift? I’m already spending so much that I don’t know how much I’d be able to […]
—AskCheryl— How Do I Tell Guests About Room Costs for a Destination Wedding?
Dear Cheryl, My fiancé and I want to be married at Lake Crescent, Washington. There is a lodge there that has a wedding package that includes lodging. My father has offered to pay for my wedding but on that note I don’t want to put the financial burden of a destination wedding all on him, […]
Thank You For Saying Thank You
From the time our kids are just beginning to talk, we work with them on saying two very important words, “Thank you.” Gratitude…appreciation…thankfulness…that’s what we want them to feel when an act of kindness has been done for them. We teach them to pay attention when people go out of their way to do nice […]
—Entertaining Essentials— Top 15 Pieces to add to Your Wedding Gift Registry
Now that you’re engaged, you’ve probably started planning the most important party of your life- your wedding! And while you’re preoccupied with selecting dresses, flowers, music, cake and more, you’re most likely not thinking about all the other occasions you’ll be hosting in the future. Once the honeymoon is over and you’ve settled into wedded […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Best Baby Gear for Your Registry
Register with Confidence! Review our “Best Baby Gear” Recommendations, Written By Real Moms When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter I was so thrilled to welcome a baby girl! I couldn’t wait to shop the baby section at our favorite retailers and splurge on our little one’s wardrobe. 👏👗 My husband and […]
—AskCheryl— 3 Weddings in 3 Months & My Wedding Gifts are Late – What Should I Do?
Dear Cheryl, In the past 3 months, 3 of my best friends got married, all in a row. I graduated law school in May, took the Bar Exam in July, and then had a wedding in August, September and October…all while unemployed. I gave my friends wedding shower gifts, but I was not able to give […]